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Ski and lake towns: who collects the lodging tax?
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
| Market | Airbnb collects local tax? |
|---|---|
| Breckenridge / Summit County CO | Breckenridge yes; county 2%: confirm |
| Vail | Sales tax yes; 1.4% LMD: confirm |
| Aspen | No, owner files monthly |
| Steamboat | Yes (9% STR, 1%, 4.5%) |
| Park City | Generally yes; confirm |
| Jackson | Yes |
| Big Sky | Yes, but register anyway |
| Ketchum | Yes (Idaho marketplace law) |
| Incline Village | Yes |
| Douglas County NV | Confirm with county |
| Mammoth | Yes |
| Big Bear Lake | TOT yes; 3% TBID no |
| Stowe | Yes |
| Lake Placid | Yes, but register anyway |
Permits are a separate obligation everywhere on this list, and direct bookings are always the owner's to file.
Questions owners ask
Does Airbnb collect Aspen lodging tax?
No. The City of Aspen says owners file monthly sales, lodging and STR excise returns themselves.
Do I need a permit if Airbnb collects the tax?
Yes. Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Stowe and others require a license or registration regardless of who remits the tax.
How it works
- Free checkTell us the address. We list every lodging tax, permit and deadline, and which ones Airbnb or Vrbo already pay.
- Authorize onceSign one payment authorization for your own bank account and the county’s agent form. How it stays secure.
- We file and payEvery return, including $0 months, filed and paid from your account to the county, with each confirmation in your file.
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